August 23, 2013. Gaganjeet Bhullar is all set to defend his coveted title at Macau Open to be held in October. The Indian golfer carded resounding victory at the Asian Tour event last year. Leading from start-to-finish, the young star triumphed on 16-under-par 268 total to win by two strokes ahead of American Jonathan Moore and Thai Thitiphun Chuayprakong.
The nominee for country’s prestigious, Arjun Award this year, Bhullar is pretty sure of repeating his previous year’s feat.
“I have great memories of my win last year. I played consistently well throughout the four days and managed to hold off some big names which gave me a lot of confidence. I like the course a lot and have every reason to believe I can repeat what I accomplished last year. I am looking forward to the challenge,” Bhullar said.
[highlight] I have great memories of my win last year. I played consistently well throughout the four days and managed to hold off some big names which gave me a lot of confidence [/highlight]
The challenge for him this year is much interesting as multiple Major winner, Earnie Els has also committed to the tournament this year.
“It is fantastic news that Ernie will be in the field this year. To have such a great champion compete among us is great news,”
The Macau Golf and Country Club has proved lucky for the ace golfer Bhullar, who also recorded a runners-up finish in 2009, when Thaworn Wiratchant of Thailand was crowned champion.
Bhullar had steady show last year when he won the tournament. Just four weeks prior, he tasted victory at the Tournament Players’ Championship in Chinese Taipei, beating the very player who pipped him at the 2009 Macau Open. He followed up with solid performances in China and Singapore to complete a successful 2012.
Amritsar boy, Bhullar has 4 Asian Tour victories and 10 professional wins on the domestic Indian circuit. He will be eager to defend his Macau Open title to be held from October 17-20 this year.
